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- Silver Operator
- Thrifty Tours
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Self-guided
- Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
- Guided in English
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Journey through the lush native beech forests
- Explore the world-famous West Coast glaciers
- Visit New Zealand's tallest mountain, Mount Cook
- Immerse yourself in the cultural town of Christchurch
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier by GreatSights coach
- Day 2 Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
- Day 3 Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
- Day 4 Mt Cook to Queenstown
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Thrifty Tours
Number of tours
28
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideGood
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Ciara· July 28th, 2023I did the 4 day Southern Loop tour. I had a fantastic time and I got to see so many amazing sights in such a short time. Marissa went above and beyond to help me. She answered my many questions and was so available and helpful. The work she put into planning my trip, ensured that I had a wonderful experience that I will never forget.Show moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewThank you so much for sharing this with us Ciara! Marissa was so happy to hear that you had such an amazing trip :)Trip date: July 2023
- Corinne· November 21st, 2022After initially booking before covid and then...Show moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewThank you for your review and the awesome pictures Corinne. We're very pleased that you enjoyed your New Zealand adventure and made lots of amazing memories. Thanks for sharing with us!Trip date: November 2022
- Melissa· April 10th, 2021The tour was well organized and the drivers...Show moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewThanks so much for the wonderful feedback, Melissa! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour!Trip date: April 2021
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- From Sunday3 Aug, 2025To Wednesday6 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Monday4 Aug, 2025To Thursday7 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Tuesday5 Aug, 2025To Friday8 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Wednesday6 Aug, 2025To Saturday9 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Thursday7 Aug, 2025To Sunday10 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday8 Aug, 2025To Monday11 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday9 Aug, 2025To Tuesday12 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday10 Aug, 2025To Wednesday13 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Monday11 Aug, 2025To Thursday14 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Tuesday12 Aug, 2025To Friday15 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,325 per personMultiple Room Types
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